C. J. Murray Podcast

Episode #10 Megan Murray is my lovely wife who is currently senior in college studying studio art, looking to get her masters, and working towards building a brand based off a neurological phenomenon she experiences known as synesthesia. It combines music, art, and people, and in this episode she breaks down all kinds of nuances in experiencing this. Whether you are involved in the creative crafts...

Episode #9 Telondra Reynolds is an incredible songwriter with genuinely humble spirit and a heart to serve others through her music. We discuss her first official release, Dandelion Dreams, followed the EP she is currently working on, her journey with music and God, and the challenging landscape of moving forward as musicians in today’s world. Topics: Dandelion dreams, EP, music journey, ego vs. s...

Episode #8 Stephen Roy is a good friend who specializes in singing vocals, but also has a passion for producing electronic music. This was such a fun and enjoyable conversation as we simply carried on our long running discussion over electronic music, favorite song playlists, and most importantly our walks with God.

Episode #7 Daniel Gowans is a senior in college studying percussion, who I have the opportunity to interact with on a regular basis. This is part two of a two part episode series, where we dive into Daniel’s thoughts on the morality of music. I love the bottom line of this conversation, which is that our standing before God is the most important element of our lives.

Episode #6 Daniel Gowans is a senior in college studying percussion, while composing and being well versed in a variety of instruments. This is part one of a two part episode series where we dive into Daniel’s thoughts on the morality of music. This episode, while not as music driven, is foundational to part two where we fully connect the thoughts.

Episode #5 Lucas Marotti is studying for his MBA here in Florida, meanwhile owning a music production tutorial business back in his home country, Brazil. We discuss the Brazilian music, his business, his journey from law school to where he is now, and the meaning behind music. Due to technical difficulties, we lost the last 3rd of the conversation, but we’re thankful for we got. Topics: Brazilian...

Episode #4 Michael Reynolds is a live sound engineer who handles multi-million dollar equipment on a daily basis, delivering quality sound to thousands of people. We discuss the differences between his job in live sound and my job in studio recording, and I hope you walk away with a deeper understanding of the audio world as a whole.

Episode #3 Coda Owens is an actor who has been in over 20 productions in the past 5 years, as well as a talented vocalist. We discuss the topics of beauty, authenticity in the arts, and doing your absolute best no matter what. I couldn't be more thrilled to see how far his drive takes him, and I'm thankful for the opportunity to capture this conversation at such an early stage in his caree...

Episode #2 Malachi Rafael is a friend that has always thought deeply and asked difficult questions, keeping an open mind and being willing to change. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - History 1:30 - Respected music artists (NF) 3:09 - Music and how it resonates 4:40 - What it means to be vulnerable 11:00 - Song writing story 13:00 - Confessing sin (as a concept) 14:35 - Mental health influencing music...

Episode #1 Isaiah Richter is an amazing young and driven musician, specializing in violin and I'm thrilled to have him as the first guest on this podcast. I know he will go far in life, and it's a privilege to capture this moment in his journey. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - How we met 1:18 - Getting into music 5:15 - What practice looks like 6:55 - Spiritual involvement 11:02 - What a mast...